SOLAR BENEFITS

LIGHT For many of us, light is just a difference between night and day. But for those in the rural communities of Africa, light can be a matter of life and death. Over 70% of Africans are not connected to electricity. Life in the dark means exposure to hazards, lower incomes, less productivity, and less educational…

MEDICAL The power of the sun can save lives. Having power to even one home in a rural community can provide a place that gives new mothers assurance of a safe delivery. Being able to power mobile devices also allows communication to larger cities where professional medical consults may be of value. By powering mobile…

SCHOOLS Solar power raises the standard of living and one primary focus is on education. Providing power to the community school will reduce illiteracy levels and improve accessibility to much needed education in the area. A school with light enables those to read or study in the dark. The school is directly connected to a…

WILDLIFE HAZARDS When the sun goes down in Africa, many dangerous predators come out. Deadly snakes are a major hazard when walking at night to use an outhouse. Lights help to keep most predators away and provide a great amount of safety.

COMMUNICATION In Africa, most work is done in the daytime. Solar enables people to work at night, increasing income and productivity. Some people may attempt to work at night, but without light this can be dangerous depending on the type of work involved. It also allows them access to online media sources, enabling them to take…

MEDIA One of the most important tools that solar provides is access to media outlets. Having access to radio, television, and the internet makes a positive impact on people’s livelihoods. We learn from others, so being connected to others is very educational. Being able to see other cultures and hear how things are done elsewhere…

CHILD DELIVERY Having light is a necessity when it comes to giving birth. You never know when that little one is ready to arrive, but you do need a place with light to ensure a safe delivery. Solar power has provided a means for safe deliveries, easing the worries of the mother, which in turn also…

FIRE HAZARDS In rural communities, the only way to have light is from candles, kerosine lamps, and battery-powered flashlights. Africa currently uses over 27.5 billion candles each year, at an estimated cost of $12 billion annually. Aside from the costs associated with candles, and the toxic byproducts from their use, this lighting method can be…

STUDIES Education is a major factor in the future of our society. Solar provides a means to education, and access to educational resources that otherwise would not be available. The access to online materials helps individuals and communities grow. Those that utilize educational services through solar power can one day serve a valuable role in…

WATER Education is a ajorm factor in the future of our society. Solar provides a means to education, and access to educational resources that otherwise would not be available. The access to online materials helps individuals and communities grow. Those that utilize educational services through solar power can one day serve a valuable role in our…

WORK In Africa, most work is done in the daytime. Solar enables people to work at night, increasing income and productivity. Some people may attempt to work at night, but without light this can be dangerous depending on the type of work involved. It also allows them access to online media sources, enabling them to take…

SOLAR INNOVATIONS Through installations in remote areas of Zambia, LiChi Community Solutions has helped to implement innovative techniques to improve solar efficiency and reliability. Extensive use of micro-grid systems continues to provide us with new information on how to maximize their performance.

PEACE OF MIND Peace of mind is something all of us hope to achieve. Each day, people in communities like this face a number of obstacles due to not having a source of energy. The power of the Sun not only provides electricity, but it provides a new way of life. Solar enables people to grow, evolve,…